Trader Joe's opens its first Santee store on August 1, hiring 80 employees and donating unsold products.

Trader Joe's will open its newest store in Santee, San Diego County on August 1, featuring 10,072 sq ft of space showcasing local landmarks like Santee Lakes. The store will hire 80 new employees and donate 100% of unsold edible products to nonprofit and community organizations through its Neighborhood Shares Program. This marks the first Trader Joe's location in Santee, with an additional store planned for Poway.